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North Carolina Library System - Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course
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Resources, Support, & Funding for North Carolina Entrepreneurs
NC IDEA Essential Entrepreneurship Reading List
Course Instructions
Introduction
Course Introduction (4:09)
Chapter 1 - What You Will Learn (1:48)
Chapter 2 - Introduction to Ice House Entrepreneurs (14:42)
Chapter 3 - Unraveling the Mystery (5:20)
Chapter 4 - Mindset Defined (8:35)
Summary (1:04)
Points to Ponder - What Makes a Mindset?
Introduction Comments
Module 1 - The Power to Choose
Introduction (3:09)
Chapter 1 - Influence (14:24)
Chapter 2 - React vs. Respond (8:24)
Chapter 3 - Locus of Control (6:56)
Chapter 4 - Vision: The Power to Choose (13:11)
Summary (1:14)
Action Item - The Power of Personal Vision
Points to Ponder - Reflecting on the Past and Reframing
Additional Resources
Module 1 Comments
Module 2 - Recognizing Opportunities
Introduction (3:27)
Chapter 1 - In Search of Opportunity (1:49)
Chapter 2 - Problems are Opportunities (4:49)
Chapter 3 - Simple Solutions (4:06)
Chapter 4 - Opportunistic Adaptation (6:22)
Chapter 5 - Prior Work Experience (6:52)
Chapter 6 - Enthusiastic and Somewhat Inexperienced (12:07)
Chapter 7 - Inventor as Entrepreneur (10:09)
Chapter 8 - Fatal Assumptions (8:30)
Summary (0:55)
Action Item - Interview an Entrepreneur
Points to Ponder - Solving Problems for Others
Additional Resources
Module 2 Comments
Module 3 - Ideas Into Action
Introduction (3:09)
Chapter 1 - Barriers to Entry (2:10)
Chapter 2 - Lack of Money (5:08)
Chapter 3 - Bootstrapping (7:52)
Chapter 4 - Proof of Concept (5:59)
Chapter 5 - Lack of Time (6:42)
Chapter 6 - Lack of Experience (2:34)
Chapter 7 - Fear (24:25)
Chapter 8 - Re-inventing Work (11:03)
Summary (1:04)
Action Item - Learning About the Problem You Want to Solve
Action Item - Interview People Who May Have the Same Problem
Points to Ponder - Ideas Into Action, Focusing on What You Can Influence
Additional Resources
Module 3 Comments
Module 4 - Pursuit of Knowledge
Introduction (3:02)
Chapter 1 - Power of Knowledge (4:15)
Chapter 2 - Learning Defined (13:18)
Chapter 3 - The "Aha" Moment (1:27)
Chapter 4 - Planning for Success (16:00)
Chapter 5 - A Word of Caution (1:32)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge as a Barrier (6:29)
Chapter 7 - Learning Redefined (15:40)
Summary (1:16)
Action Item - Developing a Unique Solution
Action Item - The Art of Micro-Experimentation
Points to Ponder - When to Pursue Knowledge
Additional Resources
Module 4 Comments
Module 5 - Creating Wealth
Introduction (3:15)
Chapter 1 - Wealth Perceived (14:07)
Chapter 2 - Wealth Defined (13:32)
Chapter 3 - Spending vs. Investing (10:23)
Chapter 4 - The Credit Trap (7:48)
Chapter 5 - An Entrepreneur's Approach (11:28)
Summary (0:59)
Action Item - Interviewing Stakeholders, An Ongoing Process
Points to Ponder - Achieving Your Goals With the Resources You Have
Additional Resources
Module 5 Comments
Module 6 - Building Your Brand
Introduction (3:46)
Chapter 1 - Brand Defined (10:17)
Chapter 2 - Defining Your Brand (11:46)
Chapter 3 - Communicating Your Brand (6:43)
Chapter 4 - Building Your Brand (16:22)
Chapter 5 - Confidence (6:22)
Summary (1:10)
Action Item - Connecting Your Solution With Those Who Need It
Action Item - Learn from Your Potential Stakeholders
Points to Ponder - The Power of Personal Brand
Additional Resources
Module 6 Comments
Module 7 - Creating Community
Introduction (3:10)
Chapter 1 - Community Defined (3:08)
Chapter 2 - The Value of a Network (2:06)
Chapter 3 - Who is in Our Network? (43:59)
Chapter 4 - Crossing the Chasm (18:13)
Chapter 5 - Building a Success Network (17:04)
Summary (1:16)
Action Item - Finding a Mentor, Building a Community
Points to Ponder - Showing Gratitude
Additional Resources
Module 7 Comments
Module 8 - The Power of Persistence
Introduction (2:54)
Chapter 1 - Dawn Halfaker: Focus on What You Have (7:46)
Chapter 2 - Brian Scudamore: Slow and Steady Wins the Race (9:41)
Chapter 3 - Ted and Sirena Moore: Willing to go the Distance (18:47)
Chapter 4 - Rodney Walker: Imagine Something Greater (9:04)
Chapter 5 - Jason Campbell: Adversity is an Advantage (11:20)
Chapter 6 - Palwasha Siddiqi: Nothing is Easy (16:10)
Chapter 7 - Ryan Blair: A Poor Kid with Poor Beliefs (11:01)
Chapter 8 - David Petite: Create Your Own Reality (14:50)
Summary (0:48)
Action Item - Entrepreneurship is Discovery
Points to Ponder - Improving Optimism
Additional Resources
Module 8 Comments
Certification Exam - Bronze Level Entrepreneurial Mindset
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